Broken-Fractured Tooth

Craze lines

Also called minor cracks, these are cracks that affect the enamel, which is the outer white surface of the tooth. Often times, they are shallow and cause no pain. And dentist may need only to polish the area to smooth out the rough spots.

Chips

Minor chips will don’t usually require treatment either. They don’t cause pain, so chips are not a cause for concern other than they way that they look.

Cracked tooth

The fracture affects the whole tooth, from the enamel to the nerve. Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial for saving the tooth. Without treatment, the crack gradually spreads and worsens beyond repair.

Serious Breaks

This type of break almost always causes tooth sensitivity and aches because it’s deep enough to expose the nerve. Often times, The broken part of the tooth will bleed.

Split Tooth

This type of break occurs when the tooth has split vertically into separate parts. This is often the result of a long-term cracked tooth.

Broken Cusp

This occurs when the cusped, pointed chewing surfaces of teeth are broken. A broken cusp doesn't always cause much pain because it doesn’t affect the pulp.

Decay-induced Break

When a cavity weakens a tooth from the inside out, it can lead to a broken tooth.

Vertical Root Fracture

These cracks begin at the root of the tooth and extend up towards the chewing surface. If they become infected, the area around the root will be inflamed and cause pain.